Spec-R have released this new lightweight front solid axle for the Tamiya 416WE/416X. The solid axle is made from aluminium while the out-drive is made from long lasting hard nylon. The full set weighs in at only 8.6 grams, which is a 19% saving in weight. Spec-R tell us that we should expect a version for the Yokomo BD5 soon.
View more images of the solid axle here
New from MSE for the Mugen MTX-4 is this hyper flex chassis kit. The set includes this newly designed 3mm chassis plate combined with a newly developed single piece engine mount. Made from high quality aluminium the chassis is extremely stiff and through ingenious and optimized milling it gives the car incredible stability, which increases the traction and overall performance.
Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]
New from Spec-R are these suspension arms for the Xray T3 touring car. These new arms are shorter than the original versions by 1mm, which helps ensure better traction and handling. Made from a long lasting hard nylon, they are available for the front and rear of the car along with steering knuckles and rear uprights, which while similar in design to the originals, are made of the same material as the wishbones.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Hong Nor have released a simple new product, these ultra safe 4mm locking wheel nut, which can be used in all 1/10 scale cars. Normally drivers use a 4mm flange nut to secure the wheels and the nuts sometimes come off or get very loose on track which also cause many problems for drivers. These new ultra safe locking nuts are machined with a special design to improve its function and durability and have been extensively tested and never came loose.
Source: Hong Nor [hongnor.com.tw]
More new items for the LAB-C01 from Capricorn with the release of these 15 and 25 gram chassis weights. Made from the same material as their one piece heavy engine mount, they not only add weight to the model in the correct place but they claim that it help the chassis thermal dissipation to help lower the global engine temperature. Available soon.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Xray have released yet another way to fine-tune your T3 or T2 based car with these new 4.9mm quick roll center holders. This matched pair of CNC-machined high-grade aluminium holders, marked H1 and H2, are 1mm higher with the same length than L1 & L2 holders, allowing the car to roll more. May be used at either front or rear. Using these in the front makes the car turn easier. Recommended for high-carpet traction tracks because it decreases in corner steering and helps to prevent traction rolling. Using the H roll-center holders in the rear increases corner steering and speed.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from ST Racing Concepts comes these in-line steering knuckles for HPI Blitz short course truck. Precision CNC machined from high-grade aluminium, they greatly improve durability and adds that great factory looks to the front suspension of your HPI Blitz. In-line geometry will give your HPI Blitz more steering and help the truck navigate the tighter turns around the track. Available anodized in gun metal, silver, orange and limited edition red. For the Associated SC10 short course truck, its popular line of option parts now gets a new color, the more racer preferred gun metal anodizing. STRC also sent us a sneak peek of their upcoming Jammin SCRT10 option parts available mid-June.
To satisfy the demands of serious racers, Team Shepherd have introduced aluminium lightweight wheel axles for the Velox V10. The rotating mass could be reduced by more than 60% which improves the acceleration significantly. Additionally the handling of the car improves as the un damped mass is reduced, too. The CNC-machined wheel axles are made of special aircraft aluminium which offers optimum strength and durability. A special hard coating prevents the axles from excessive wear and an extra hole for the CVD pin simply doubles the lifetime.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
